Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Rail engineering technician - Overhead Lines
Providing technical support to engineers working on the rail network and trains.
Summary
Rail Engineering Technicians provide technical support to Rail Engineers. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of “The Railway” (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), overhead line, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, traction & rolling stock and rail systems. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and also specialise in one particular discipline. Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.
Typical job titles include
- rail engineer | Railway engineer
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.
K2:
The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway.
K3:
How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems.
K4:
The importance of 3rd party requirements and client confidentiality and the need to understand and adhere to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity.
K5:
How the railway works commercially including contractual principles and implications.
K9:
Knowledge of excavation, ground works, different 'piling' methods and foundations.
K10:
Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0318: Rail engineering technician - Overhead Lines (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0318B
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,440 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5249 Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5249/02 Overhead line workers
S1:
Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.
S2:
Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources.
S3:
Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others.
S4:
Solve problems: Identify problems and apply a structured approach and appropriate methods to problem solving and diagnosis.
S5:
Manage resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment.
S6:
Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.
S9:
Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork, running of wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in- span components and the installation, enhancement and renewal of earthing and bonding.
S10:
Able to use lifting and access equipment while working at heights.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0318: Rail engineering technician - Overhead Lines (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0318B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,440 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5249 Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5249/02 Overhead line workers
B1:
Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
B2:
Be risk aware so as to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
B3:
Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, able to make independent decisions whilst knowing one’s limitations and when to ask for help or to escalate.
B4:
Work reliably and safely, often without close supervision, to approved industry standards and safe working practices.
B5:
Work effectively and efficiently, individually and as part of a team, maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
B6:
Receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change. Identifying, carrying out and recording CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
B7:
Prepared to make a personal commitment to their employer, the industry and its professional standards
Technical Educational Products
- ST0318: Rail engineering technician - Overhead Lines (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0318B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £42,440 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5249 Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5249/02 Overhead line workers
